Government Boosts Social Assistance As Activists React

Government Boosts Social Assistance As Activists React

In response to the growing demand for social support, the government has earmarked an additional N$139 million to broaden the reach of the monthly Conditional Basic Income Grant of N$600 for more urban beneficiaries. Moreover, N$117.8 million has been allocated to the Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare arm of government to ensure continued coverage of Old Age Social Grants for senior citizens. Activist Rinaani Musutua:

October 31, 2024 13

South Africa

Build One South Africa opposes any reductions in the education budget

Build One South Africa says it unequivocally opposes any reductions in the education budget and urges the government to identify alternative funding sources. This is as Finance minister Enoch Godongwana is set to deliver the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement in Parliament today. BOSA president, Mmusi Maimane, says they have identified several sources from which to redirect at least 50-billion-rand in funds towards the education budget shortfall, and ensure teachers […]

October 30, 2024 15

Namibia

Absence Of Lawmakers Criticized as Midterm Budget Review Postponed Again

Disappointment was expressed by Parliamentarians over lawmakers' repeated failure to attend the midterm budget review, which has now been postponed for the second time. Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi stated that while budget allocations will remain the same, resources will be redirected to ministries facing urgent needs. Manuel Ngaringombe from the Popular Democratic Movement: From the Landless People's Movement, Lifalaza Robert-Prince Simataa:

October 30, 2024 20

Health / Medical

DA is urging government to address a serious shortage of environmental health practitioners

DA is urging government to address a serious shortage of environmental health practitioners amid rising food poisoning cases. The party’s Michele Clarke says this shortage affects food inspections, especially in crowded areas, putting public health at risk. Clarke calls for emergency funding to hire more environmental health practitioners and prevent further health issues related to unsafe food:

October 29, 2024 18

Health / Medical

Families of victims of violent assault have double the risk of anxiety – new study

Chay_Tee/Shutterstock By Elizabeth Cook, City, University of London and Sally McManus, City, University of London Every year, about a million people in England and Wales are victims of violent crime. In addition to the harm suffered in the assault itself, they may also experience mental and physical health effects that last far longer. They often need the support of health and victim services, and they might have contact […]

September 11, 2024 14

Environment

Government to invests millions in National Park upgrades

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism Namibia plans to allocate N$ 40.7 million for upgrades in the Etosha National Park, including renovating entrance gates and sanitation facilities by July 2025. Additionally, N$7.2 million will be invested in upgrading facilities and infrastructure in the Hardap National Park. The improvements, according to Ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda, are funded through the NamParks V project, a collaborative effort between the government and Germany's […]

April 10, 2024 64

Namibia

Windhoek has enough land to cater for low-cost housing: Matyayi

The Chief Executive Officer of the City of Windhoek, Moses Matyayi, has said that the City has sufficient land to support housing initiatives aimed at formalising informal settlements in the nation’s capital. The Windhoek municipality, together with the National Housing Enterprise (NHE) and the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development, is implementing a pilot project to construct low-cost housing in the city’s informal settlements. The Informal Settlement Upgrading Project (ISUP) […]

December 8, 2023 12